Do Dividend ETFs Produce Better Total Return Compared To SPY?

Jun. 23, 2023 12:56 PM ETSPDR® S&P 500® ETF (SPY), , , , , , , , , , , 38 Comments
Michael Thomas
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Summary

  • Dividend-focused ETFs have underperformed the S&P 500 benchmark in terms of absolute average total return since 2004.
  • Dividend ETFs such as SDY and VIG have shown lower volatility in returns compared to the S&P 500.
  • International dividend ETFs, such as IDV, have consistently underperformed in comparison to their US counterparts.

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Many arguments have been had related to the advantages, or disadvantages, of dividend-focused investing. For some, it is a matter of focusing on dividends for current income needs. For others, it's a belief that certain properties of dividend-paying assets provide for better long-term performance. Lastly, there

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